Nearly 600 Students at Top Business Schools Gain Real-Life Perspective on
Management Consulting Careers Through Simulated Client Case Work
MUMBAI, India--(Business Wire)--
Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTPI) has selected
the winners of its third annual DconStruct business case competition. Separate
DconStruct `09 competitions were held at three of India`s premier business
schools: the Indian School of Business-Hyderabad, Indian Institute of
Management-Bangalore, and Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta.
"DconStruct is an important aspect of Diamond`s commitment to India and our
efforts to help students prepare themselves for a career in management
consultancy," said Vinod Nair, Managing Director of Diamond`s India practice.
"Participating students get an opportunity to experience real-life challenges
facing senior executives at some of India`s leading corporates today. Also, they
can appreciate the importance of skills such as teamwork, client interaction,
and communication that are essential to a successful career in management
consultancy."
The six-week competition drew a tremendous response. Across the three
institutes, participation was up 20% from 2008, with roughly 50 teams at each
campus for a total of about 600 DconStruct `09 competitors. The winning team at
each campus was chosen based on performance in multiple rounds of the
competition, which included simulated client interactions and presentations.
"In this edition of DconStruct, students worked on a simulated revenue
enhancement case for the print media industry. India`s print media industry has
faced significant top-line pressure over the past couple of years due to a
decline in advertising spend," said Govind Balan, a Principal at Diamond. "We
were very pleased with both the overall interest in the competition and the
quality of insights and recommendations made by the students."
Participating teams were comprised of three or four members. In the first round,
teams had to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the "client,"
enacted by Diamond. At each business school, four teams were selected for the
final round. These shortlisted teams then had the opportunity to interact with
senior client management through teleconference, gather necessary information
and finally, present their recommendations to senior client executives via video
conference.
Swati Aggarwal, a finalist from IIM Bangalore, said, "Right from the initial
understanding of the problem, to creating the proposal and working on final
deliverable, everything was so organized and intense that it felt as if we were
working on a live consulting assignment."
Chandrima Das, a finalist from IIM Calcutta, added, "The event was refreshingly
different from most case contests. It was certainly a fun learning experience!"
Diamond also conducted a workshop on resume and cover letter writing and case
interviews for consulting aspirants at all the three campuses.
About Diamond
Clients trust Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTPI)
to help their companies grow, improve margins, and increase the productivity of
their investments. Working together to design and execute business strategies
that capitalize on changing market forces and technology, Diamond`s consultants
are experts in helping clients attract and retain customers, increase the value
of their information, and plan and execute projects that turn strategy into
measurable results.
Diamond`s capabilities are rooted in deep strategy, technology, operations, and
industry experience. The firm`s approach to client service is based on
objectivity, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to its clients` best
interests. Headquartered in Chicago, Diamond has offices in New York,
Washington, D.C., Hartford, London, and Mumbai.
To learn more visit www.diamondconsultants.com.
Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc.
Shabana Shaikh
Media Relations/India
+91.22.2926.0025
Shabana.Shaikh@diamondconsultants.com
or
Nicholas Braude
Media Relations/Global
+1.312.255.5802
nicholas.braude@diamondconsultants.com
or
Margaret Boyce
Investor Relations
+1.312.255.5784
margaret.boyce@diamondconsultants.com
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